Sunday, November 28, 2010

what are the other names (synonames) of tuberculosis especially in slang

what are the other names (synonames) of tuberculosis especially in slang?

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I think it was called 'Consumption' in former times.
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The only one I know is... TB That's what we always call it and the doctors I know so yea.. Hope this helps.
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consumption ~ slang for pulminary tuberculosis. lunger ~ slang for someone with tuberculosis. Buck Irish (slang) term for tuberculosis
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TB consumption lunger (someone with tuberculosis) Kochs (named for the guy who discovered the bacteria that causes the disease) There are probably others, but those are the most common ones. "Kochs" is specifically medical slang - something that doctors use amongst themselves as kind of an inside joke. Sometimes you might also hear people refer to tuberculosis as "Victorian Novel Disease." In pulp novels at the end of the 19th century, the hero or heroine (usually a child) often dies of a mysterious illness, probably tuberculosis

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

where can i get a free tuberculosis test

where can i get a free tuberculosis test?

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I would call the health department in your area. I know they use to.
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If you work for the hospital you have to get one they pay for it and everthing they make you get one every year
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in any public health clinic ask for PPD TEST
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Usually your local health department. Im not sure if you can get it free, but it is rather inexpensive. Especially if you have no insurance.
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You local public health office
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Please check with your local county health district office/clinic. Take care

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Where could I get a Tuberculosis Vaccine for free in L.A

Where could I get a Tuberculosis Vaccine for free in L.A?
I NEED TO GET A TB TEST FOR SCHOOL AND WORK AND I DO NOT WHERE TO GO BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE. PLEASE HELP.
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Try this. Hope this helps! Counties usually ask for donation only. BUT, probably no fee at all. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Program 2615 S. Grand Avenue, Room 507 Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: (213) 744-6160 Fax: (213) 749-0926 Email: tbc@ph.lacounty.gov
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well, i can't beat the other answer on the page, but i will tell you that there are traveling clinics in the LA area that could give you a vaccination for free

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

how often should i get tested for tuberculosis

how often should i get tested for tuberculosis?

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If you work in the health field or somewhere where exposure is a risk then you should be tested once a year.
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Once a year.
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Ask your health doctor or family doctor to determine how often you should get tested for tuberculosis.
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if you think you have tb then you need to buy large amounts of sulfuric acid and inject it into your jugular vein

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Tuberculosis: how to prevent from third attack

Tuberculosis: how to prevent from third attack?
i already faced the two TB attacks (Lungs TB with infection, blood relesed during cough), First 1998 (used Myrin), 2nd on 2000 (used Myrin-P). now i am still save from this (AL Humad-o-Lillah). now i want to know the remedies/measures to get save himself from 3rd attack which may be dangerous. Kind reply is required. Thanks
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my dear TB is caused by a bacteria which is spread through the air. I think the most important thing for you to do is avoid getting in contact with persons who have TB and if you are forced to advise them to cover their mouths when coughing. You should also get a full 6 month TB treatment because TB is curable. Hope you get better.
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Tuberculosis is a contagious infection caused by an airborne bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs, although it can attack almost any organ in the body. Other mycobacteria (such as Mycobacterium bovis or Mycobacterium africanum) occasionally can cause a similar disease. The excerpt above and additional information may be found at the site below:
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Have you thought about getting tested for HIV. i don't know why who keep having this desease . maybe because your humune system is weak. I wish you the best

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Monday, November 8, 2010

how long is the gestation period for tuberculosis

how long is the gestation period for tuberculosis?

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First thing-gestational period is related to pregnancy. I'm assuming you are talking about the incubation period. If symptoms occur, 4-12 weeks after infection. Realize that most people with Tb do not have signs of infection and the body can often take care of it on its own. It is really prevalent in parts of the world though and can cause serious problems in those that cannot get rid of it

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Can you catch tuberculosis from leather?
My dad just asked me, =/
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No.
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No, it is air borne and can stay in the air for up to 11 hours

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Did JFK die of cancer or tuberculosis

Did JFK die of cancer or tuberculosis?
I know it was one of them, but I can't remember which.
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No JFK died of gunshot wound in the head
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JFK died of "lead poisoning" as did his brother Bobbie. His older brother Ted recently died of cancer.
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President John F. Kennedy died of gunshot wounds on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas.
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is this a real question?
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jfk got a fatal haircut on 11-22-63 in dallas,texas he also had addisons disease,an extreme deficiency of adrenocorticotropic hormone,owing to atrophy of the adrenal gland,,,a consequence of swallowing gasoline following the wrecking of pt109 in the south pacific cmon lenghart,nov 22!
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What are they teaching you in school ??? JFK died from a 6.5 x 52 mm Italian Carcano M91/38 bolt-action rifle. Oh !! and the bullet that shot out of it. p.s. He got 3 rounds off, with one of those shots being a head shot.
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President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 23, 1963 in Dallas, Texas

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